Starc, Bailey lead Australia to 4wkt win over Pakistan in 1st ODI

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 29, 2012: Fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and James Pattinson dealt the early blow while George Bailey and skipper Michael Clarke delivered the final punch as Australia defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the first One Day International at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Saeed Ajmal completes 100 ODI wickets

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 28, 2012: Pakistan’s premier offspin bowler Saeed Ajmal completed 100 wickets in One Day International career at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

5-star Mitchell Starc restricts Pakistan to 198 in 1st ODI

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 28, 2012: Australian young fast bowler Mitchell Starc recorded his best figures in One Day International career on Tuesday as the so-called inexperience Australian side folded a somewhat experienced Pakistan team to mere 198 runs total in the first match being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

James Pattinson rocks Pakistan early in 1st ODI

By Osmama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 28, 2012: Australian young fast bowler James Pattinson has already put his quality on show during initial overs in the first One Day International against Pakistan at Sharjah Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia lose only referral in 1st ODI

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 28, 2012: Australia have lost their only video referral only in the fourth over of their first One Day International match against Pakistan at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan win toss, bat first in 1st ODI vs Australia

By Osama Tariq

SHARJAH (TheSportsNext) August 28, 2012: Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat first in the first One Day International match against Australia at Sharjah International Cricket Stadium, Pakistan’s happy hunting ground over the years.